Strategic Purchasing & Vendor Negotiator

Talentify; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is hiring a Purchasing Agent for a permanent onsite role in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on researching suppliers, negotiating terms, creating purchase orders, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement aligned with budget and operations.

The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, monitor inventory, and collaborate with finance and operations to optimize procurement processes in a growing organization with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement roles.
• Ability to negotiate favorable terms with vendors.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate suppliers for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors.
• Create and process purchase orders according to policy.
• Monitor inventory and forecast needs to prevent stockouts.
• Track deliveries and resolve issues with vendors and carriers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and pricing data.
• Collaborate with finance and operations on budgets and processes.
• Use data analysis tools to identify savings or efficiency gains.
• Coordinate order entry and follow-up with vendors.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Data analysis

Inventory management

MS Excel

ERP systems

Vendor management

Tools

ERP systems

Purchase orders

Job description

Aston Carter is hiring a Purchasing Agent for a permanent onsite role in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on researching suppliers, negotiating terms, creating purchase orders, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement aligned with budget and operations.

The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, monitor inventory, and collaborate with finance and operations to optimize procurement processes in a growing organization with strong benefits.